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California employs 401,050 Personal Care & Service professionals across 29 occupations. Explore salary ranges, top paying jobs, and career opportunities within the Personal Care & Service industry.
The best-compensated occupations within Personal Care & Service in California, based on median salary data.
Complete breakdown of all occupations in the Personal Care & Service industry in California, sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Click any job title for state-specific salary details.
| # | Job Title | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $140,870 | $138,420 | 830 | $67/hr |
| 2 | Motion Picture Projectionists | $74,840 | $78,050 | 190 | $35/hr |
| 3 | Costume Attendants | $72,030 | $86,540 | 1,620 | $34/hr |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $68,010 | $69,010 | 3,010 | $32/hr |
| 5 | Embalmers | $60,060 | $62,550 | 520 | $28/hr |
| 6 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $57,990 | $62,890 | 43,600 | $27/hr |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $56,110 | $57,200 | 9,390 | $26/hr |
| 8 | First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $53,620 | $60,110 | 13,620 | $25/hr |
| 9 | Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $50,750 | $56,130 | 2,240 | $24/hr |
| 10 | Crematory Operators | $49,780 | $53,520 | 240 | $23/hr |
| 11 | Animal Trainers | $49,060 | $55,570 | 2,270 | $23/hr |
| 12 | Residential Advisors | $46,650 | $50,350 | 8,120 | $22/hr |
| 13 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $46,560 | $47,900 | 2,620 | $22/hr |
| 14 | Tour and Travel Guides | $46,000 | $49,180 | 6,900 | $22/hr |
| 15 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $44,860 | $43,760 | 1,480 | $21/hr |
| 16 | Concierges | $43,560 | $46,870 | 5,150 | $20/hr |
| 17 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $40,040 | $43,040 | 2,940 | $19/hr |
| 18 | Childcare Workers | $40,020 | $42,790 | 52,780 | $19/hr |
| 19 | Recreation Workers | $39,780 | $43,530 | 48,560 | $19/hr |
| 20 | Skincare Specialists | $38,770 | $49,910 | 11,360 | $18/hr |
| 21 | Animal Caretakers | $38,700 | $42,730 | 25,710 | $18/hr |
| 22 | Funeral Attendants | $38,700 | $42,470 | 1,790 | $18/hr |
| 23 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $38,660 | $48,290 | 27,080 | $18/hr |
| 24 | Barbers | $38,380 | $47,720 | 1,390 | $18/hr |
| 25 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $37,870 | $39,770 | 16,460 | $18/hr |
| 26 | Shampooers | $37,080 | $37,110 | N/A | $17/hr |
| 27 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,000 | $38,580 | 56,920 | $17/hr |
| 28 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $36,630 | $39,730 | 39,210 | $17/hr |
| 29 | Gambling Dealers | $35,090 | $41,140 | 15,050 | $16/hr |
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California has 29 Personal Care & Service occupations with 401,050 total employed workers (2025 BLS data).
The highest-paying Personal Care & Service occupation in California is Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance with a median salary of $140,870/year.
The average median salary across 29 Personal Care & Service occupations in California is $50,258/year.
Salaries in Personal Care & Service in California range from $34,320 (entry-level) to $169,590 (senior) across all occupations.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes organize jobs into groups. Personal Care & Service occupations use SOC prefix 39. Data comes from BLS OEWS.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Salary figures represent May 2025 compensation for occupations classified under SOC code 39* in California. Percentile ranges (P10–P90) reflect the lowest and highest earning 10% of workers. Our Methodology · Data Sources